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Former UFC Champion Aljamain Sterling Predicts Major Fight In UFC Vegas 85- “I Can Either See A Decision Or A Submission”

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Saikat Banerjee
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A wordsmith who indulges in the world of combat sports, Saikat Banerjee is an MMA, boxing, and arm wrestling content writer at The MMA India Show and The Sports Room. Apart from combat sports, he also engages in Indian sports content at The Sports India Show. Currently pursuing an MBA from Jadavpur University, Saikat's other interests lie in motorcycling, working out, and travelling.
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Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has offered his prediction for the main event clash between Roman Dolidze and Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Vegas 85. “Funk Master” Sterling, known as “Funk Master,” shared his insights in a Twitter clip. Sterling suggested that Dolidze could secure a finish, particularly if he manages to take the fight to the ground.

Aljamain Sterling believes Dolidze has edge over Imavov because of grappling

Aljamain Sterling envisioned a decision or a potential submission victory for Dolidze, speculating it might happen in the second round as he said “If he can get the fight to the floor, the fight’s over. I can either see a decision or a submission, I’m gonna say in round two.”

Sterling, a high-level grappler himself, tends to lean towards grapplers in matchups against strikers. In his prediction, he expressed confidence in Dolidze’s abilities and favored him to win the bout.

The UFC Vegas 85 main event holds significance for both fighters, as Dolidze looks to bounce back from a controversial decision loss to Marvin Vettori in his pay-per-view debut at UFC 286. On the other hand, Imavov is coming off a two-fight winless streak, with his recent outing resulting in a no-contest due to an accidental clash of heads that left his opponent, Chris Curtis, unable to continue. Imavov’s second last fight ended in a unanimous decision loss to Sean Strickland.

Aljamain Sterling makes his featherweight debut against eighth-ranked Calvin Kattar at UFC 300. Sterling, feeling depleted at 135 pounds, sees the move to 145 as a game-changer. He aims for a title shot if victorious, particularly if Alexander Volkanovski retains at UFC 298.

Sterling believes he can get a title shot much earlier than anticipated as he stated, “If I beat him the way that I think I’m capable of doing I think I’m right next in line for a title shot. I don’t think that’s too far-fetched of a thing.  If you look at the guys at the top, they’ve already fought for the belt.  If Volkanovski wins again I think that the door is wide open.” [via The MMA Hour]

With both fighters seeking redemption and a positive outcome, the stakes are high in this middleweight clash. Aljamain Sterling’s prediction adds anticipation to the matchup, emphasizing the potential impact of Dolidze’s grappling skills and hinting at a decisive finish if the fight goes to the ground. Fans and MMA enthusiasts are left to speculate on how the bout will unfold, with the prospect of a grappler versus striker dynamic adding an extra layer of intrigue to the UFC Vegas 85 main event.

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